Haemin Sunim 3 Books Collection Set - Mindfulness & Self-Compassion - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World
When Things Don't Go Your Way: Zen Wisdom for Difficult Times
Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780593512708 / 9780143135890 / 9780143132295
Publisher: Penguin Life (Penguin Publishing Group)

Overview
This three-book paperback collection gathers Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim's most beloved works of accessible wisdom into one calming set. Each title pairs gentle, aphoristic prose with warm illustrations, guiding readers through the art of slowing down, weathering life's setbacks, and learning to love themselves as they are. Together they form a practical toolkit for mindfulness, resilience, and self-compassion, ideal for anyone seeking a steadier, kinder way to move through daily life, whether flipping through a single page during a busy morning or settling in for a longer, reflective read.

About the Books
Haemin Sunim built an international following by translating Zen Buddhist insight into short, warm reflections suited to modern, busy lives, and this set brings three of his signature titles together. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down encourages readers to pause and notice what truly matters, addressing everyday pressures like burnout, loneliness, and strained relationships through brief meditations and soft, comforting illustrations. When Things Don't Go Your Way turns toward life's harder moments, offering compassionate guidance for disappointment, loss, and uncertainty through a blend of personal stories, teaching-style aphorisms, and calming artwork designed to be read a page at a time. Love for Imperfect Things closes the set by turning inward, exploring self-acceptance, courage, and the quiet relief of letting go of the need to be perfect. Across all three books, Sunim's voice stays consistent: patient, unhurried, and free of jargon, drawing on Buddhist practice without requiring any prior familiarity with it. Illustrations throughout soften the tone further, making each book easy to dip into for a few minutes or read cover to cover. Because the writing is organized into short passages rather than long chapters, the set works well for daily reflection, commute reading, or bedside wind-down, and it holds up to repeated returns as circumstances change. Readers drawn to mindfulness, gentle self-help, or contemplative non-fiction will find this collection a coherent, unhurried companion for both calm days and difficult ones.

Key Benefits

• Three Haemin Sunim paperbacks in one set
• Short passages fit into a busy schedule
• Warm illustrations aid calm reading
• Covers slowing down, setbacks, and self-acceptance
• Zen Buddhist teaching, no experience required
• A thoughtful gift for stress or change

Book-by-Book Guide
The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down — Short reflections and gentle illustrations encourage pausing amid a busy life.
When Things Don't Go Your Way — Personal stories and calming aphorisms offer steady companionship through disappointment and loss.
Love for Imperfect Things — A closing meditation on self-acceptance that invites readers to release the pressure of perfection.

About the Author
Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist teacher and author known for translating Buddhist thought into warm, plainspoken wisdom for a global audience. Ordained as a monk after studying religion and world literature, he went on to teach Buddhism and Asian religions at the university level before turning his attention to writing. His books combine short reflections, personal anecdotes, and gentle illustrations, and have been embraced by readers looking for calm, practical guidance rather than academic teaching, establishing him as one of the most recognizable contemporary voices in accessible mindfulness writing.

Why You'll Love This Set
Calming and easy to return to, this thoughtful set suits quiet mornings, stressful weeks, or a fresh start after hard news. It makes a lovely birthday or holiday gift, a stocking stuffer, a graduation keepsake, or a comforting addition to any self-care shelf for someone building a daily mindfulness habit.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.